26-686.E - WOA PCC Operator

Hilcorp; Deadhorse (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, seeks a Production Control Room Operator to coordinate and control oil and gas production across Well Pads using SCADA and DCS systems. You will monitor from the PCC and interact with field operations to optimize performance.

The role requires 14/14 days, 12-hour shifts, safety certifications, and strong communication. Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to drive production improvements are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical associates preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as a fully qualified operator in Prudhoe Bay or PBW experience.
• Minimum 10 years North Slope Operations experience, PBW preferred (GC/Well Pads).
• Strong reading of P&ID and process flow diagrams (3+ years).
• Ability to work a 14 day on/14 day off, 12-hour shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safe practices.
• Identify production optimization problems and propose corrective actions.
• Maintain operator certification and compliance training.
• Initiate work orders for maintenance to enhance production opportunities.
• Write/review work procedures and participate in safety programs.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Oral & written communication

Team player

Problem solving

Drive to deliver results

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree (technical)

Tools

SETCIM/IP21

DCS & SCADA

Job description

Job Objective

The Production Control Room Operator is a challenging position within the Production Control Center (PCC) and will be responsible for the coordination and control of oil & gas production at Well Pads in the Western Operating Area (WOA) of Prudhoe Bay. The continuous monitoring, operation, optimization and well management of the WOA Well Pads occurs primarily through an existing SCADA system, with some interaction with a DCS structure (SETCIM/IP.21). These systems place the PCC Control Room Operator in control of the production process from wellhead to the inlet of the associated Gathering Center (GC). There will be four (4) active Wells SCADA consoles (GC1, GC2-E, GC2-W & GC3) in addition to a Lead console. PCC employees are expected to be qualified on all 4 SCADA consoles.

The Production Control Room Operator is a challenging position within the Production Control Center (PCC) and will be responsible for the coordination and control of oil & gas production at Well Pads in the Western Operating Area (WOA) of Prudhoe Bay. The continuous monitoring, operation, optimization and well management of the WOA Well Pads occurs primarily through an existing SCADA system, with some interaction with a DCS structure (SETCIM/IP.21). These systems place the PCC Control Room Operator in control of the production process from wellhead to the inlet of the associated Gathering Center (GC). There will be four (4) active Wells SCADA consoles (GC1, GC2-E, GC2-W & GC3) in addition to a Lead console. PCC employees are expected to be qualified on all 4 SCADA consoles.

The Production Control Room Operator position involves continuous communication and interaction between plant and field operations and with the Eastern Offtake Center (EOG) and Valdez Operations control centers. There is also significant interaction with the North Slope Optimization Engineers and other members of the Resource and Drilling & Completions functions.

• This is a represented position with the USW Local 4959 union.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and adherence to all company safe practices.
• Identify production process optimization problems and recommend corrective actions in order to meet business targets.
• Maintain all operator certification and compliance training requirements.
• Identify maintenance needs (regarding production optimization) and initiate work orders to restore/enhance production opportunities.
• Write and review work procedures and be an active participant in company safety programs and training sessions.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience as a fully qualified operator in Prudhoe Bay.
• Minimum of 10 years of North Slope Operations experience - with a strong preference for Prudhoe Bay West (PBW) experience (GC and/or Well Pads).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience reading P&ID's and process flow diagrams
• Ability to work a fourteen (14) day on and fourteen (14) day off 12hour shift work schedule.
• Requires less supervision in the performance of routine duties.
• Ability to consider safety in all decisions.
• Proficient MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) computer skills
• Ability to drive to deliver results and actively seek out/address production enhancement opportunities
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Team player and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritizing abilities
• Maintain a safe work environment and adherence to all company safe practices
• Maintain all applicable operator certification and compliance training requirements
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with others
• Working knowledge of:
• DOT Regulations
• Surface Operations
• Wellhead maintenance
• Automated Control Systems, including SETCIM, IP21, DCS & SCADA
• Rotating equipment
• Emergency Shutdown, Flare Relief, and Shutdown Valves
• Oilfield hydraulics and fluid movement

Education Requirements

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Preferred: Associates degree in a technical field

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Preferred: PSM Certification